At sunrise the next morning, Rose and Sesshoumaru announced the good news to the household. After breakfast, the five of them–the happy parents, Jaken, Rin, and Yuki–readied for the journey and soon were on their way.

Weeks passed with no sign of Inuyasha, Koga, or any wolf or dog demons for that matter. Late one night, Rose sat by the fire of the camp, Rin sleeping in her lap. Yuki had gone to get water, Sesshoumaru-food, and Jaken rested nearby.

Rose looked up to the sound of familiar buzzing to see two Saimyosho flying down to her; one carried a shard while the other a note. Rose took the shard and immediately added it to the jewel then read the note.

Rose,

Congratulations on your future children. However, this does not mean that our deal is broken. I know you seek a wolf demon pack; remember to keep the jewel safe no matter what happens. According to Kanna, Inuyasha is at his home village.

Naraku

"A letter from Naraku?" asked Sesshoumaru as he returned with some fish. Rose nodded as she took a charred stick from the fire and began to write on the parchment.

I understand and thank you.

Rose

She threw the stick back into the fire and handed the letter to the insects that flew off quickly.

Sesshoumaru woke up Jaken with a swift kick to the side and ordered him to prepare the fish. Rose ignored how the Lord of the Western Lands treated one of his most faithful servants. She watched as Sesshoumaru sat beside her then turned her gaze to the jewel.

"What did he want?" asked Sesshoumaru, stirring the logs with a branch to keep the fire active.

"Just sending a shard and..."

"And...?"

"He says that Inuyasha and company are at the village."

"So he knows?" Rose just nodded. Sesshoumaru said nothing more as the night went by.

After eating, everyone settled down to sleep. Jaken slept near the dead fire, Rin slept in Yuki's arms as both laid on the side of the fire opposite Jaken, and Rose and Sess slept together under a nearby tree.

Morning came, and the group traveled on. It was easier now that it was known where to look. It didn't take long for the scent of humans and a half-demon reached both Rose and Sesshoumaru's noses.

"We're here," Sesshoumaru said with a growl.

"Why don't you stay here in the forest? At least until I talk to them. Yuki and I, and Rin if she chooses, will go," suggested Rose. Sesshoumaru nodded in agreement. They reached the forest edge. The village was visible at the base of the hill. Rose gave Sesshoumaru a parting kiss that seemed to last for ages, or at least she wished it would have, before leading the way down to the village.